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Self-Learning Module in

Quarter I: Week 3
MELC: Use information from news reports, speeches, informative
talks, panel discussion, etc. in everyday conversations and
exchanges

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Self-Learning Module in English 10
Quarter 1 - Week 3: Using Information in Everyday Life
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Quarter I | Week 3
Using Information in Everyday Life

Message to the Learner

Hi, learner! You are now on your third week of learning
from home. How are you doing so far? It is hoped that you are
adjusting well on this kind of school set up. This is your Week 3
module in English 10. Just like what you did your previous
modules, it is expected that you will give your best in finishing
all the tasks given to you. Good luck and may you learn so
much from our lesson this week.

Most Essential Learning Competency (MELC)

Use information from news reports, speeches, informative
talks, panel discussion, etc. in everyday conversations and
exchanges

Enabling Competencies
 Get information that can be used in everyday life from
news reports, speeches, informative talks, panel
discussions, etc.
 Make generalizations

PRETEST
Before you move to the lesson proper, let us first have a
bird’s eye view of the thing that will be discussed in this module.
Tell whether the following statements are true or false. Check
the column of your answer per item.

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 TRUE FALSE Statements
1. News is a creative reporting of interesting human
experiences.
2. A news article is a timely, objective and truthful report.

3. We can source out information from various print

and non-print media.
4. News reports can only be accessed from
newspapers.
5. Informative talks tend to educate the audience on a
particular topic. It helps the audience understand a
subject better and to remember what they learned
later.
6. In a panel discussion, there is only one speaker
conveying idea.
7. Panel discussions can only be done with live audience.

8. Speeches are formal presentation of ideas about

a certain topic.
9. Essay is an analytic or interpretative literary
composition usually dealing with its subject from a
limited or personal point of view.
10. It is good to get information from reliable sources and
use them in practical situations.

Now, scan for the correct answers in the discussion part. Discover if your
prior knowledge is aligned with what we are going to discuss. Once you have
checked your answers, take note of your errors and try to investigate as you
study.

How did you find the activity? If you got a high score, then it only means, you
will have this lesson easily. If your score is low, you have to work double time
to improve your knowledge as you progress in this lesson.

WARM UP
You live in a world where information come instantly.
Through various references and the mainstream social media,
facts and data can be accessed almost by all means. Take a
look at this cartoon and try to expound on its idea about using
information. Write your explanation on the space provided.

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Motive Questions:
1. How can news reports and other journalistic forms of writing be great
sources of information which can be used in your daily life?

2.What trait/s should you develop in order to use information from various
sources correctly and wisely?

DIG IN
Today’s society offers people with lots of tons of information
from various sources. As students, these sources of information
are not only helpful in your academics, but also in your daily
lives. Let us take a look at the different sources of information
and the ways on how to use them.
SOURCES OF INFORMATION

1) News Report
News reports are found in newspapers, televisions, or radios which aim to
inform the readers of what is happening in the world around them.
A news article is a factual, accurate, truthful and objective reporting of a
current event. Its main purpose is to inform the readers about timely and
important social issue or event.
There are various examples of news reports that you hear, read, and
watch in various media and platforms.

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2) Panel Discussion
A panel discussion is a live or virtual discussion about a specific topic
among a select group of panelists/specialists who share differing perspectives
about a common topic in front of a large audience.
In a panel discussion, experts on the chosen topic share ideas, convey
thought or debate on a certain issue while the audience listen and learn from
the exchanges.
3) Speech

A speech refers to a formal address or discourse delivered to an audience.

It may be formal or informal, read or memorized, persuasive, inspirational or
entertaining depending upon the choice and intention of the speaker.
4) Informative Talk
An informative talk tends to educate the audience on a particular topic.
It helps the audience understand a subject better and to remember what they
learned later.
With these sources along with the wide array of others which are widely
available nowadays, students like you can really get much information which
can help you in your studies and in your daily lives.
As responsible citizens however, you should bear in mind that not all of
what you see readily are reliable. Also, the extent of benefit that you can get
from these sources also depends on your ability to properly use various
techniques in listening, reading and viewing. Let us try to explore some
techniques in getting reliable and important information from different sources
that you can use in your everyday life.

Different Reading Techniques and When to Use Them

by Karl McDonald

1)Skimming. Skimming is sometimes referred to as gist reading. Skimming may

help in order to know what the text is about at its most basic level. Skimming is
useful when your goal is to preview the text to get a better idea of what it’s
about. It will help prepare you for deeper learning.
2)Scanning. Scanning involves getting your eyes to quickly run across
sentences and is used to get just a simple piece of information.
3)Intensive Reading. You need to have your aims clear in mind when
undertaking intensive reading. Remember, this is going to be far more time
consuming than scanning or skimming. This type of reading has indeed
beneficial to language learners as it helps them understand vocabulary by
deducing the meaning of words in context. It moreover helps with retention of
information for long periods of time, and knowledge resulting from intensive
reading persists in your long term memory.
4)Extensive Reading. Extensive reading involves reading for pleasure. Because
there is an element of enjoyment in extensive reading, it is unlikely that students
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will undertake extensive reading of a text they do not like. It also requires a fluid
decoding and assimilation of the text and content in front of you.

Tips to Remember What You Read

1) Read with a purpose.
2) Skim first.
3) Get the reading mechanics right.
4) Be judicious in highlighting and note-taking. Jot down important information
you’ve read from a news report. It will help you remember these details.
5) Think in pictures.
6) Rehearse as you go along. Try to remember the important details.
7) Stay within your attention span and work to increase that span.
8) Rehearse again soon by making it your habit to read.

Some Useful Tips in Listening and Watching

In case you need to listen to a speech, informative talk, inspirational
message, or panel discussion, the following tips will help you remember the
important information or details:
1) Face the speaker and maintain eye contact.
2) Be attentive but relaxed.
3) Keep an open mind.
4) Listen to the words and try to picture what the speaker is saying. Take
down notes, if necessary.
5) Don’t interrupt, and don’t impose your solutions.
6) What for the speaker to pause to ask clarifying questions.
7) Ask questions only to ensure understanding.
8) Try to feel what the speaker is feeling.
9) Give the speaker regular feedback.
10) Pay attention to what isn’t said- to nonverbal cues.

Take Down Notes Better

Aside from reading and listening, you also need to take down some notes
to remember the information better and to document what your reading or
listening to. Here are some strategies in taking down notes.
 Be prepared. Gather your note- taking materials such as pens and paper.
 Come prepared. If you listen to a lecture, discussion, or speech, make sure
that you understand any themes, concepts, or the ideas that the speaker
presents in front. You can make an outline on your paper beforehand.
 Be an active listener. Make an effort to understand the topic while listening
or reading. Focus on what’s really is being said.
 Take notes by hand. It is very convenient if you will take notes using your
hand than typing on your laptop. Research shows that note-takers actually
retain information better when they take notes by hand.

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 Don’t afraid to ask questions. If you come across something you don’t
understand, just jot it down and ask the speaker later for clarification.
 Focus on the key words and concepts. In note-taking, you must learn to
identify and jot down the most relevant information. Focus on the new
information that you’ve never learned before.
 Use the “question, answer, evidence method.” In this method, you will be
paraphrasing information which will help you understand and retain details
much more effectively.
 Use shorthand. Developing your own system of shorthand writing can help
you write more efficiently and avoid falling behind. Of course, it’s essential
that you are able to decipher your shorthand later on.
 Make your notes visually appealing. You should use a clean sheet of paper
for your note-taking. Your writing must also be legible.
 Color-code your notes. Try using a different colored pen for different parts
of your notes. It makes your notes more interesting and easier to retain.
 Review your notes. Review your notes after the lecture. Making a summary
will also help you remember important information.

FOLLOW UP
This time, let us try to recall key points from the
discussion. Fill in the blank with the correct term or
phrase to complete each of the following sentences.

1. A news article is a factual reporting of a ________________.

2. In a panel discussion, on the chosen topic share ideas, convey
thought or debate on a certain issue while the audience listen and learn
from the exchanges.
3. A refers to a formal address or discourse delivered to an audience
4. An informative talk tends the audience on a particular topic.
5. Skimming is sometimes referred to as .
6. involves getting your eyes to quickly scuttle across sentences and
is used to get just a simple piece of information.
7. Intensive reading is more than skimming or scanning.
8. Extensive reading is also know as reading for .
9. Students can get much information for studies and for .
10. The extent of benefit that you can get from these sources also depends
on your ability to properly use various in listening, reading and viewing.

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 MINDS ON

You made it! That was awesome! Now, let’s work on

the following tasks to further enhance your skill getting
information from various sources.

A. Read this news article and answer the questions that follow.

Filipinos spend the most time on internet,

social media worldwide — study
by Krissy Aguilar

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is the top country worldwide for the
most time spent on the internet.
The latest Digital 2019 report from Hootsuite and We Are Social shows that
users from the Philippines spend an average of 10 hours and 2 minutes on
the internet daily via any device.
Trailing behind the Philippines is Brazil, with internet usage time averaging
9 hours and 29 minutes; and Thailand, who was 2018’s top internet user,
with 9 hours and 11 minutes.
The 2019 report reveals a modest increase in the worldwide average of
internet use
to 6 hours and 42 minutes from last year’s estimate of 6 hours.
Meanwhile, internet users from Japan spend the least amount of time on
the internet at an average of only 3 hours and 45 minutes.
According to the report, internet users from the Philippines also spend the
most time on social media, averaging 4 hours and 12 minutes, while the
average time spent worldwide is only 2 hours and 16 minutes.
Brazil continues to trail the Philippines in time spent on social media
averaging 3 hours and 34 minutes, followed by Colombia with 3 hours and
31 minutes average social media time.
Japan remains as the country with the least time spent on social media
at 36 minutes.
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1. How much time do the internet users in the Philippines spend in using
internet?

2. Which countries are the top users of social media platforms?

3. What does the result of the survey say about Filipinos?

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 Do you personally agree with the notion that Filipinos have been so reliant
4.
on internet and social media? Why? Why not?

5. Do you personally agree with the notion that Filipinos have been so reliant
on internet and social media? Why? Why not?

6. Along with too much exposure to internet and social media, are branches
of intertwining problems like poor health, cyberbullying, mobile games
addiction, etc. that may potentially harm you and other teens like you. Using
the information that you have gotten from the news report, write a letter to
someone you know who might be at risk of these problems. Advise him what
to do in order to avoid the harm of too much internet and social media.
Write your letter on the space provided.

Dear ,

Your friend,

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 HANDS ON
Alright! Let us have a further practice this time. Read
carefully the procedures of your task below. Make sure to
follow them carefully. Good luck!

Getting Information from a Sources

Choose which source of information are you going to use and carefully
follow the directions.

A. News Reports
1. You can source out news from radio, TV, or newspaper depending on the
availability. Choose only ONE.
2. Write the date and time of listening, watching, or reading the news.
3. Indicate the radio/TV program or the newspaper name where you choose to
get information.
4. State the topic of the news report that you have.
5. Jot down important information that you have taken from the news report
6. Use the template to show your response.

B. Panel Discussion/ Speech/Informative Talks

1. Search for a video of panel discussion/speech or talks from Youtube or any
other sites.
2. Write the date and time of watching the video.
3. Note the speaker/s of the video.
4. Write down the topic of the discussion or speech.
5. Take note of the information that you can get from the video.
6. Use the template to show your response.

C. Other Sources of Information

1. Indicate what type of source are you going to use.
2. Write the date and time of accessing the material.
3. Note the speaker/writer or creator of the material.
4. Write down the topic of the discussion or speech.
5. Take note of the information that you can get from the video.
6. Use the template to show your response.

Check the Type of Source: News Report Video Other Resources

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 Info Gathering Report
Date and Time of Radio/TV Topics/s Not
Listening, Watch- ing, Program, Discussed es
or Reading the news Newspap
er or
or Accessing the
Author’s
material Name
(Sample Only)
October 22, 2020 The Flattening Flattening of the
(6:30-8:00 PM) GMA 7 of the COVID- curve has started.
24 Oras 19 Curve Increased health
care capacity.

Use Separate Sheets if

Necessary

Post it!
Suppose you are to post your thoughts about the information that you have
gathered in your social media account. Compose a hashtag statement about
your thoughts and expound it on the space provided. Note that you are not
required to post this in reality.

——End of Module——-

Congratulations! You may now proceed to

the next module!

References
 Celebrating Diversity through World Literature English 10 LM
 The Leader School Publication-Bayambang NHS
 How to News Report. Accessed https://www.wettropics.gov.au/
rainforest_explorer/Resources/Documents/8to9/HowTo/
NewsReport.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwjL76y_9bDpAhXNDaYKHQ3PBRgQFjABeg
QID BAG&usg=AOvVaw0WQQ_2V3Kye6y54ZKIsk3d

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